Anzic Artists on DownBeat’s 56th Critics Poll

Readers of the 56th Annual DownBeat Magazine Critic’s Poll, in the August issue, will find Anzic Records thoroughly represented with saxophonist/clarinetist/composer Anat Cohen and pianist/composer Jason Lindner claiming the #1 spot in the Rising Star-Clarinet and Rising Star-Big Band categories respectively. Trumpeter/composer Avishai Cohen came in at #5 in the Rising Star-Trumpet category in the company of Jeremy Pelt, Ingrid Jensen and others. Anzic Records’ General Manager and noted composer/arranger, Oded Lev-Ari, placed #9 in the Rising Star-Arranger category in the illustrious company of Uri Caine, Jim McNeely, Stefon Harris, Ben Allison and others.

Inclusion in DownBeat’s Annual Critics Poll is a high honor for any musician or record label. In its 56th edition, Anzic Records artists were represented in no less than nine categories (#1 in two). Congratulations to all!

Anat Cohen – #1 Rising Star – Clarinet &
#2 Rising Star – Jazz Artist &
#2 Rising Star-Soprano Saxophone &
#10 Rising Star – Composer

Jason Lindner – #1 (tied) Rising Star – Big Band &
#11 Rising Star – Keyboard/Synthesizer

Avishai Cohen – #5 Rising Star – Trumpet

Joel Frahm – #6 Rising Star – Tenor Saxophone

Oded Lev-Ari - #9 – Rising Star – Arranger